Course Title: Virtual Studio Production

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Virtual Studio Production

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2522

City Campus

Undergraduate

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019

COMM2522

City Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021

COMM2522

City Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Andrew Harrison

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4350

Course Coordinator Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 94.02.37

Course Coordinator Availability: Please check with course coordinator


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will explore a range of animation and compositing techniques to build on your production, design and visual storytelling skills. You will examine the history of animation and be introduced to a diverse range of technical and cultural practices in animation. By completing media projects you will develop your practical understanding of sequence design, explore the elements and principles of animating sequences, and use compositing software programs.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD017 Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production: 
1. produce screen and media content with high production values for a range of platforms and environments
2. apply industry relevant knowledge and skills to devise, develop and build contemporary screen and media content for diverse audiences and contexts
3. apply and creatively adapt theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in screen and media production to your practice or future study
4. identify, analyse and reflect on relevant trends in screen and media production in both local and international contexts. 
5. demonstrate critical thinking and innovation when identifying and responding to problems in diverse contexts within screen and media production
8. apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in your work or further study


 In this course you will develop the following learning outcomes: 

1. investigate historical and cultural practices in compositing considering their impact on current practice

2. select, analyse and apply appropriate techniques for a range of compositing processes, including virtual production

3. create a design for a visual sequence based on a brief

4. apply elements of live action into a virtual production

5. apply industry practices from pre to post-production


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, presentations, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.


Overview of Learning Resources

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources that are relevant to the focus of your own learning.

Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software. 

Online learning tools and content 

 As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

  RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.  

https://rmit.instructure.com 

RMIT Library 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library and Study Support services.  
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides. 
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you met the course's learning outcomes. 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

  • Assessment 1 – Research report 15% Individual
    Aligns to CLO 1
  • Assessment 2 - Non-fiction Production 40% Individual
    Aligns to CLO 2, 3, 4, 5 
  • Assessment 3 - Genre Production 45% Group
    Aligns to CLO 2, 3, 4, 5